Experts

Susan De Abate, MSN/ED, BSN, RN

Provides leadership to the diabetes team which currently includes operations coordinator and two registered dietitian certified diabetes educators. Manages operations for both outpatient and inpatient programs and expanding services. Currently serves on Tier 1 glycemic steering committee (system), glycemic collaborative (Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital), DRA chair at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and inpatient lead system diabetes educators. Additionally, provides direct education for inpatient and outpatient programs. Education is also provided for staff members. Participating member of COIN Nursing Practice Council, nursing transformation at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

Areas of Expertise

Patient education

Staff education

Program coordination

Education

Course work completed for family nurse practitionerIndiana State University 2010- 2012

Master Science of Nursing with specialization in health care educationUniversity of Phoenix 2006-2009

Bachelor Science of NursingUniversity of Phoenix 2002-2004

Undergraduate preliminary course work for BSNNorfolk State University 1989-1991

Frequent speaker on diabetes and related topics at the local level and have spoken nationally on diabetes. Have developed workshops for diabetes with target audiences for health professionals as well as the general public.